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February 2015

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62 • FEBRUARY 2015 • WORLD FENCE NEWS Fence ordinances continued from previous page The average distance between the top element in the fence and the ad- jacent grade over a straight section of fence with no corners. • Protective measures fence A fence erected for the express purpose of protecting an enclosed area and the property therein, or a fence in- tended to deny access to a dangerous property or location. • Requirements It shall be unlawful for any per- son, firm, or corporation to construct or cause to have constructed any fence upon any property within the corpo- rate limits of the Village of Ontona- gon, except in accordance with the requirements and restrictions herein provided. • Permit required Any person desiring to build or cause to be built a fence upon prop- erty within the corporate limits of the Village of Ontonagon shall first apply to the Zoning Department for a permit to do so. Any permit issued under the provisions of this ordinance in which construction has not been completed within six months from the date of is- suance, shall expire. • Requirements by zoning district (a) R-1 residential district – R-2 residential district – R-3 residential district. Height: Fences shall not exceed six feet in height. Exceptions: Where a fence is within 10 feet of an adjoin- ing lot containing a one or two family dwelling, it shall not exceed four feet in height between the rear line of that dwelling and its front property line as defined in the zoning ordinance. If the adjoining lot is vacant but could contain a one or two family dwelling, the fence shall not exceed four feet in height between the rear yard (defined in the zoning ordinance) and the front property line. A fence in a required front yard may not exceed four feet in height. Construction: Fences may be of solid construction. A screening fence authorized or required by village or- dinance or administrative board or of- ficial, or by state law may be of solid construction. (b) B-1 general business district Height: Fences shall not exceed six feet in height. Construction: Fences may be of solid or closed construction. A screen- ing fence authorized or required by village ordinance or administrative board or official, or by state law may be of solid construction. (c) I-1 light industrial district – I-1 industrial district Height: Fences shall not exceed 10 feet in height. Construction: Fences may be of solid or of closed construction. Requirements applicable to all fences (a) All fences must be located on the private property of the person, firm, or corporation constructing the fence, and shall not extend toward the street beyond the front property line. (b) Fences shall be constructed with boards, chain link construction, or other suitable material firmly con- nected to posts sunk in the soil at least two feet or more as necessary to prop- erly support the fence. (c) Except where partition fences between two properties may be erect- ed by written agreement between the owners, thereof, the boards, chain continued on page 86 Visit World Fence News Online – www.worldfencenews.com COMPARE AND SAVE ON TEMPORARY FENCE PANELS WE SHIP COAST TO COAST 3,000 + PANELS of 6 X 10 & 6 X 14 ARE IN STOCK SWAN-BOND Fused-Bonded Wire 800-688-SWAN (7926) www.swanfence.com 600 W. Manville St., Compton, CA 90220 CHAIN LINK ® INSTITUTE FENCE MANUFACTURERS Custom Vertical Lift Gate Systems from RISING STAR, INC. Beautiful! Efficient! Unique! Call or e-mail us for your free quote today. 800-704-2837 nelsbloom@msn.com • www.rsigate.com Full system capability • Standard electric or solar power Easy to install! We can ship anywhere in the U.S. (incl. AL & HI) as well as Canada!

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